n. esp. US colloq. sentimentality, esp. in music, drama, etc. øøschmaltzy adj. (schmaltzier, schmaltziest). [Yiddish f. G Schmalz dripping, lard]
SCHMALTZ
Meaning of SCHMALTZ in English
English main colloquial, spoken dictionary. Английский основной разговорный словарь. 2012